H.C.R. No. 101
HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, The valiant military service of Gary Michael Rose is
being saluted as part of the 2019 Medal of Honor Host City Weekend
in Gainesville; and
WHEREAS, Established in 2001, Gainesville's Medal of Honor
Host City Program acknowledges the heroism and sacrifice of
individuals who have earned the Medal of Honor, the nation's
highest military award for valor; each year, local citizens join
together to fund travel costs and other expenses to bring medal
recipients to the city for a special series of events; and
WHEREAS, Gary Michael Rose was a sergeant in the U.S. Army
during the Vietnam War; a medic, he served with a company-sized
exploitation force, the 5th Special Forces Group, 1st Special
Forces; from September 11 to 14, 1970, his company was continuously
engaged by a well-armed and much larger hostile force; repeatedly
exposed to heavy fire while treating the wounded, he was injured
himself when a B-40 rocket landed just meters away; nevertheless,
he carried on, rendering aid and trying to assist during a
helicopter rescue attempt that had to be aborted under an
unrelenting assault; and
WHEREAS, For two days, Sergeant Rose continued to brave enemy
fire to help the wounded; when the extraction helicopters arrived,
he loaded injured comrades, moved others awaiting evacuation, and
assisted in keeping the hostile force at bay; aboard the final
helicopter, as the enemy closed in, he saved the life of the door
gunner; he was injured again when the chopper crashed, but he pulled
others from the burning wreckage and administered aid until another
helicopter arrived; and
WHEREAS, Demonstrating extraordinary courage in the line of
duty, Gary Michael Rose fulfilled the highest ideals of the United
States armed forces, and he has earned the lasting admiration of a
grateful nation; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the 86th Legislature of the State of Texas
hereby pay tribute to Gary Michael Rose on the occasion of the 2019
Medal of Honor Host City Weekend in Gainesville and commend him for
his exemplary service in the defense of our nation; and, be it
further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Mr. Rose as an expression of high regard by the Texas
House of Representatives and Senate.
Springer
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President of the Senate Speaker of the House
I certify that H.C.R. No. 101 was adopted by the House on
March 13, 2019, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House
I certify that H.C.R. No. 101 was adopted by the Senate on
March 14, 2019, by a viva-voce vote.
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Secretary of the Senate
APPROVED: __________________
Date
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Governor